On Friday 07 December 2018 04:27:23 hdv@gmail wrote: > On 12/7/18 1:46 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: > > On Thursday 06 December 2018 17:48:21 hdv@gmail wrote: > >> On 12/6/18 11:31 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > >>> Greetings all; > >>> > >>> The librecad in the debian repos for wheezy is nearly a decade > >>> old, v-1.02. There are V2-* stuff that still runs on QT4 some of > >>> which is already installed. > >>> > >>> Is there a repo where I can source a newer version than 1.02 > >>> without destroying my system? > >>> > >>> 1.02 is so old the u-tube tuts are nearly worthless, yet it shows > >>> promise of being able to lay out a boxes rear panel with 13 > >>> connections thru it. which is what I am trying to do. > >>> > >>> Or is there an even better 2d app for such? > >>> > >>> Thanks everybody. > >> > >> Hai Gene, > >> > >> Some time ago I tried LibreCAD as well and soon had to conclude > >> there were too many issues with it to proceed. Meanwhile I've > >> adopted QCAD (the Pro version) > > > > And that I'd assume is not in the repo's for wheezy. I have looked > > at the earlier version that is in the repos and found it much more > > confusing, to the point I'd be doomed from the gitgo. And I'd still > > have to write the gcode to make it. > > > > I have all the measurements written out, so if a decent libreCAD > > can't be had, I'll just write it in gcode and feed it direct to > > LinuxCNC. With measurements in hand I can probably have working code > > by the time I get a good lens in front of the left eye. I've had > > cataract surgery in both eyes now, and am basically waiting for a > > stable glaucoma pressure reading so a script for a lens won't have > > to be done 2 or 3 times before its long term usable. > > > > Thanks for the observations about qcad. Is the pro version offered > > commercially? > > It is. But the price is real good. If I remember correctly I paid €33 > for it. And it comes with a CAM module, so you can easily have your > designs CNC'ed. I only once needed support, but that time it was > outstanding. Installation on my system went without any hitch at all. > Best of all, it is contained, so you don't have to hunt for files all > over your system if you decide it isn't the right solution for you. > There is a community edition that is free. So before spending your > money you can first test it to find out if you like it. > > You can use command line instructions or just click on the associated > buttons to draw what you want. Whatever fits you drawing style best. I > find myself using both styles to be honest (I used to be a command > line only type, but I got lazy along the way, it seems ;-) ). > > I am not sure how familiar you are with the AutoCAD-type of > interfaces, but if you would need some "help", there is a book > available. The application has built-in help, but that is about the > available commands and how to use them. The book is more about how to > draw in QCAD. > > P.S. I am not in any way associated with them (except for being a > customer). > > Grx HdV
All very encouraging. But in about 4 hours, I've written and tested about 90 LOC which is about 75% of what I need to have this do. :) So I think I'll continue on this path. :) Thank you. -- Cheers, Gene Heskett -- "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author) Genes Web page <http://geneslinuxbox.net:6309/gene>